Doctors Are Next Step in Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program

The state's Medical Marijuana Program is expected to be fully operational by next year.

August 8, 2017

HARRISBURG — Physicians can begin their involvement in the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program, according to the state’s Department of Health.

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The first step is to register, according to a press release from the agency.

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Legislation to close a 2018 Farm Bill ‘loophole’ is being prepared for the House floor, while Texas will decide whether to ban or regulate hemp in a special session.

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Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls adult-use legalization a ‘competitiveness’ issue as he spars with Senate Republicans over reforming the state’s laws.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks about legalizing adult-use cannabis through the state budget during his June 18 visit to the Lancaster City Housing Authority.

Cresco Labs Opens New Sunnyside Dispensary in Pennsylvania

The medical cannabis retail facility in Beaver Falls is the company’s 16th location in the state.

Cresco Labs opened a new Sunnyside Dispensary at 2634 Darlington Road in Beaver Falls, Pa.

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Offers New Plan to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Sen. Marty Flynn intends to introduce the Keystone Cannabis Act, but he is first asking for co-sponsorship in the upper chamber.

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Pennsylvania Senate Kills House’s Cannabis Legalization Plan

The Senate Law and Justice Committee rejected a partisan adult-use legalization bill despite its members offering support for policy reform.

Pennsylvania Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, explains why he opposes House Democrats' adult-use legalization bill before the Senate Law and Justice Committee's vote to kill it on May 13.

Pennsylvania Democrats ‘Ram’ Partisan Cannabis Legalization Bill Through House

The chamber’s lawmakers voted, 102-101, along party lines to pass the legislation, which aims to establish a state-run dispensary model

Pennsylvania Rep. Rick Krajewski asks colleagues to reject an amendment to his adult-use cannabis legalization bill May 6 on the House floor.

12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

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Terrapin Opens 2nd Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Pennsylvania

The company’s new retail facility in Lewisburg will host a grand opening on Feb. 20.

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Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization in Budget Address: ‘Let’s Get It Done’

Gov. Josh Shapiro called on state lawmakers to legalize adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth, saying taxation and regulation are long overdue.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his budget address on Feb. 4, 2025.

Terrapin Opening 1st Pennsylvania Dispensary in Bellefonte

The independent medical cannabis grower/processor will host a grand opening on Jan. 9 for its retail facility.

21 States With the Highest, Lowest Cannabis Sales Per Dispensary

With only seven dispensaries, Rhode Island tops the list with nearly $17 million in annual sales revenue per store. But that will soon change.

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Trulieve Partners With Black Buddha Cannabis in 2 States

The collaboration will introduce premium products from the women-owned brand to Trulieve dispensaries in Arizona and Pennsylvania.

Products from Black Buddha’s “BLYSS” and “DREAM” lines of premium medical marijuana flower will be available in Trulieve stores throughout Arizona and Pennsylvania starting Oct. 4, 2024.

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